Aaron Sorkin Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Movies, Net Worth, Awards, Height, Parents

Aaron Benjamin Sorkin, famously known as Aaron Sorkin, is an American screenwriter, playwright, and director celebrated for his sharp dialogue and intricate storytelling.

He gained prominence with his play A Few Good Men (1989), later adapted into the acclaimed 1992 film, and solidified his reputation with the television series The West Wing (1999–2006), earning four Primetime Emmy Awards.

Sorkin’s films, including The Social Network (2010) and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), showcase his ability to craft compelling narratives, making him a leading voice in modern screenwriting.

Profile

• Full Name: Aaron Benjamin Sorkin
• Stage Name: Aaron Sorkin
• Born: 9, June 1961
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Screenwriter, Playwright, Director, Producer
• Height: 1.87m
• Parents: Lenore Sorkin, Bernard Sorkin
• Siblings: Deborah Sorkin, Noah Sorkin
• Spouse: Julia Bingham (m. 1996-2005)
• Girlfriends: Kristin Davis (ex), Maureen Dowd (ex)
• Children: Roxy Sorkin
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $90 million

Early Life and Education

Aaron Benjamin Sorkin was born on June 9, 1961, in New York City, to Lenore Sorkin, a schoolteacher, and Bernard Sorkin, a copyright lawyer. Raised in Scarsdale, New York, alongside his sister Deborah and brother Noah, Sorkin developed an early passion for theater, inspired by attending Broadway shows.

He graduated from Scarsdale High School in 1979 and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University in 1983. His ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish, and while raised in a Jewish household, he does not publicly discuss his religious practices.

Career

Aaron Sorkin began his career as a playwright, writing A Few Good Men in 1989, inspired by a conversation with his sister about a military trial. The play’s Broadway success led to its 1992 film adaptation, starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson, earning Sorkin critical acclaim. He followed with screenplays for Malice (1993) and The American President (1995), showcasing his knack for witty, fast-paced dialogue.

His television breakthrough came with Sports Night (1998–2000), but The West Wing (1999–2006) became his defining work, winning multiple Emmys for its portrayal of an idealized White House.

Sorkin’s film career soared with The Social Network (2010), a sharp depiction of Facebook’s founding, earning him an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA for Best Adapted Screenplay. He continued to write acclaimed films like Moneyball (2011), co-written with Steven Zaillian, and Steve Jobs (2015), both earning Oscar nominations.

His directorial debut, Molly’s Game (2017), was praised for its sharp storytelling, and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) earned another Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Sorkin also created Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007) and The Newsroom (2012–2014), further cementing his influence in television.

Sorkin’s recent projects include writing and directing Being the Ricardos (2021), about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and adapting his play To Kill a Mockingbird for Broadway, which ran from 2018 to 2022 and was a critical and commercial success. His work is distinguished by its intellectual rigor and moral complexity, influencing a generation of writers. Sorkin continues to write for stage and screen, with his signature dialogue and focus on social issues shaping his enduring legacy in storytelling.

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @AaronSorkin

Personal Life

Aaron Sorkin married lawyer Julia Bingham in 1996, and they have a daughter, Roxy Sorkin, born in 2000; the couple divorced in 2005. He later dated actress Kristin Davis and journalist Maureen Dowd, but is currently single.

Sorkin has been open about his struggles with cocaine addiction in the 1990s, achieving sobriety after a 2001 arrest. He resides in Los Angeles and New York, maintaining a private life focused on his work and daughter. An avid theatergoer, he credits his love for dialogue-driven storytelling to his early exposure to Broadway.

Filmography

• A Few Good Men (1992)
• Malice (1993)
• The American President (1995)
• Sports Night (1998–2000)
• The West Wing (1999–2006)
• Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007)
• The Social Network (2010)
• Moneyball (2011)
• The Newsroom (2012–2014)
• Steve Jobs (2015)
• Molly’s Game (2017)
• The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
• Being the Ricardos (2021)

Net Worth

Aaron Sorkin has an estimated net worth of $90 million. His wealth is derived from his prolific career as a screenwriter, playwright, and director, with significant earnings from films like The Social Network and The Trial of the Chicago 7, as well as television series like The West Wing and The Newsroom.